in·glorious \(ˈ)in, ən+\adjective Etymology: Latin inglorius, from in- in- (I) + -glorius (from gloria glory) — more at glory 1.: not glorious : not bringing honor or glory : not accompanied with fame or honor < some mute inglorious Milton here may rest — Thomas Gray > 2.: shameful, ignominious < inglorious defeat > • in·gloriously\“+\adverb • in·gloriousness\“+\noun